The Woodpecker observatory features our traditionally-cut hipped roof, a standard timber design that has worked for centuries and continues to offer best-in-class strength, even in an application like an observatory, where the roof cannot rely on the strength of the walls. The roof incorporates 8 stainless steel v-groove castors running on a V-shaed galvanised track, ensuring it is easy to move with just one hand.

The interior of the observatory is another with our marine ply, primed for painting.

For this observatory, we chose a UPVC window and door, which is a great solution for security, warmth, and of course longevity. Obscured glazing to the door ensures that prying eyes can’t see what’s inside, while high quality locks give PAS-24 standards of security.

In the warm room, a generous desk and shelves provide work space and storage, and our intelligent programmable heater keeps the space snug. We always design for low energy usage, which is why the warm room is both well-insulated and sealed to ensure heat doesn’t leak away or disrupt observations.

Finally, as is the case with all our recent observatories, the Woodpecker Observatory includes LED strip lighting built into the walls, all of which is fully dimmable (right from off to fully on and anywhere in between) and remotely controllable via remote switches or even an app on the client’s phone.